Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 20A - The Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program
Section 9-20A-09 - Use of Fund for Credit Enhancement

(a)    The Administration may use the Fund to enhance the credit of a financing offered by a bank or other financial institution for a project.
    (b)    A credit enhancement issued in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall:
        (1)    carry out the purpose of the Program in a manner the Administration considers appropriate;
        (2)    facilitate financing of at least one project of a local jurisdiction, nonprofit organization, or eligible business; and
        (3)    be offered only to a bank or other financial institution in good standing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation that is:
            (i)    incorporated in the State; or
            (ii)    registered to do business in the State.
    (c)    The Administration may assess a reasonable fee to a participating bank or financial institution for the administration of this section.
    (d)    The Administration shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

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